Melissa Arnaud is a dedicated realtor with Compass RE Texas, LLC in Houston. Initially stepping into the behind-the-scenes as a coordinator for a real estate company further fueled her decision to obtain her real estate license. She then met her husband and together they built their long-term and short-term rental portfolio, along with starting a new construction business building luxury beach homes in Crystal Beach, Texas.

A native of Southeast Texas, Melissa possesses an intimate knowledge of the area and enjoys showcasing the region's beauty to her clients. She specializes in residential real estate, serving buyers, sellers, and investors with a focus on new homes. Collaborating with her husband, a builder, Melissa excels in building, designing, and decorating new constructions with upscale details and offers a two-year warranty on their projects.

In addition to her expertise in residential properties, Melissa has significant experience in short-term and long-term rentals, including Airbnb properties. Her creativity shines through in her design and decorating skills, which she utilizes effectively in staging homes. As a specialist in Crystal Beach, she leverages her personal investment experience to assist clients with Airbnb properties in the area.

Outside of her professional life, Melissa enjoys supporting the Houston Astros and Texans, recharging at the beach, exploring the scenic high country of Texas, and spending quality time with her husband John, daughter, Ava, family, and friends. She attributes her success to her father's inspiring motto, " The Dash", which encourages her to wake up each day, do her best, and leave a meaningful legacy.

Melissa enjoys going to see the Houston Astros, recharging by going to the beach, traveling the hill country of Texas, and spending time with her husband, daughter, family, and friends.

Melissa enjoys the versatility real estate brings. It's able to help families become homeowners, whether, it's first-time home buyers, or investors looking property. Real estate has brought so many opportunities her way.

Melissa attributes her success to the inspiration of her dad's motto "The Dash" which means to wake up every day & do the very best you can—leaving a legacy behind.